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Job Location:<br><br>Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai<br><br>At Oaks, we’ve got over 55 destinations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and beyond — and we’re always ready to be explored, experienced, or turned into something unexpected. You’ll find us right where the action is: vibrant teams, a workplace culture that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and real room to grow.<br><br>Whether it’s a city stopover or a beachside resort, every Oaks property runs on the energy of people who genuinely enjoy what they do. If you want to work somewhere with personality, purpose, and the kind of team that ends up in the same group chat — there’s an Oaks with your name on it.<br><br>Position Summary<br><br>The Chief Accountant oversees the hotel’s Income Audit, Revenue Assurance, Cost Control, and Inventory Management functions. The role ensures strong internal controls, accurate reporting, compliance with brand and regulatory standards, and seamless collaboration with operational departments. This position directly reports to the Director of Finance.<br><br> Income Audit & Revenue Assurance Oversee daily income audit for all revenue streams (Rooms, F&B, other departments, ancillary revenues). Ensure accurate reconciliation between PMS, POS, payment terminals, interfaces, and the general ledger. Review and approve daily revenue reports, control sheets, and summaries before submission to management. Monitor and verify rate codes, packages, promotions, complimentary rooms, house use, staff rates, discounts, rebates, no‑shows, early departures, late charges, PM accounts, routing instructions, and City Ledger transfers. Investigate revenue discrepancies, negative postings, voids, and manual corrections with proper explanations and approvals. Work closely with Front Office, Reservations, and F&B to strengthen controls and minimize revenue leakages. Support compliance with Sun System and brand standards for revenue recognition and classification. Cost Control & Inventory Management Lead the hotel’s F&B and operating cost control function. Oversee receiving, storing, issuing, and stock management for food, beverages, and operating supplies. Review PRs and POs for accuracy, approval compliance, and budget alignment. Ensure accurate recipe costing, portion standards, and menu engineering data with the Executive Chef and F&B Manager. Analyse theoretical vs. actual food and beverage cost variances; propose corrective actions. Coordinate monthly and ad‑hoc inventory counts; validate count sheets and investigate discrepancies. Monitor spoilage, breakage, wastage, and inter‑outlet transfers ensuring proper authorization. Provide cost analysis to support menu pricing, product mix, and promotions. Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit Design, implement, and maintain internal controls for revenue and cost processes aligned with SOPs and owner/brand standards. Act as finance lead for audit matters related to income audit, F&B controls, and inventory. Coordinate internal/external audits and ensure timely closure of findings. Ensure compliance with local regulations (VAT, taxes on revenue, service charge, discounts) in collaboration with the Financial Controller. Prepare and update SOPs and checklists for income audit, cost control, and F&B controls. Reporting & Analysis Provide daily, weekly, and monthly analysis on:Revenue trends and anomalies F&B and other cost of sales vs. budget and last year Inventory variances and wastage Profitability of promotions and packages Contribute to monthly P&L reviews (revenue accuracy, F&B cost of sales, inventory-related expenses). Support budgeting and forecasting with data-driven revenue and cost insights. Systems & Process Improvement Act as process owner for PMS/POS revenue-related setups (rate codes, packages, discounts, privileges). Drive automation and process enhancements for income audit and cost control (Excel, BI tools, system exports). Review workflows continuously to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls. People Management & Collaboration Lead and mentor Income Auditors, Cost Controllers, Storekeepers, and related team members. Provide on-the-job training for Front Office, Reservations, F&B, and Stores teams on revenue and cost procedures. Foster a culture of strong financial control while maintaining supportive relationships with operations. Act as the primary finance liaison for department heads on revenue, cost control, and audit matters.<br>Qualifications<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) preferred or part-qualified. Minimum 5–7 years of hotel finance experience with strong exposure to income audit and F&B cost control. Prior experience in a senior hotel finance role (Income Auditor, Cost Controller, Finance Manager, Chief Accountant) preferred. Strong knowledge of hotel accounting or similar frameworks. Proficiency in PMS, POS, and inventory systems (Opera, check SCM, Sun Systems, etc.). Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Experience with internal and external audits in hospitality.<br><br>Not the right fit? Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
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<p><span><strong>The Future Is What We Make It.</strong></span></p><br><p><span>When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our Global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.</span></p><br><p><span>By changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Make the Best You.</strong></span></p><br><p><span>Working at Honeywell is not just about developing cool things. All our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Join us and Make an Impact.</strong></span></p><br><p><span><strong>The Purpose of the Role</strong></span></p><br><p><span>The Finance manager is responsible for providing financial leadership and oversight across the service and software business, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, cost control, and margin optimization.</span></p><br><p><span>The role partners closely with operations and commercial teams to support decision-making, manage project risks, and drive financial discipline across the life cycle of projects. It also ensure strong governance, cash flow management, and compliance across the META region while contributing to the achievement of profitable growth. </span></p><br><br><span>Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.</span><br>Responsibilities:<br><p><span><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><br><ul><li>Overall financial ownership for the Honeywell technology businesses across the META region covering Orders, Revenue, Gross Margin, and Working Capital.</li><li>Demonstrate a high degree of business acumen and can quickly grasp the business model and key business drivers to lead growth agenda of the business.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with the business and commercial leaders in the region to quickly become a trusted business partner.</li><li>Partner with business teams to understand deals drive forecast accuracy and path to achieving quarterly and annual targets.</li><li>Utilize partner to handle escalations for the META region. Liaise with global businesses where necessary to ensure coordination and alignment.</li><li>Plays the role of financial advisor and business advocate whilst maintaining compliance to financial controls, policies and principles.</li><li>Coordinate and lead financial forecasting for the business including weekly pulse meetings to discuss latest forecast, risks with mitigation plans and opportunities with action plans to deliver financial results.</li><li>Leads the annual planning process (AOP) for the region and the monthly financial review. Performs ad-hoc analysis to determine business trends and provide decision support with financial information.</li><li>Works closely with the regional and global supply chain leadership to drive regional revenue, ensuring robust process and KPI’s including past due tracking.</li><li>Drives cash flow improvement initiatives for the region. Liaison with collections team to understand root cause of receivables past dues and drive timely resolution with the business teams.</li><li>Reviews of General accounting activities. Ensure books are closed in compliance with accounting rules and policies. Works with regional and global controllers as </li></ul><br>Qualifications:<br><p><span><b>Key Skills & Qualifications:</b></span></p><br><p><span><b>We Value:</b></span></p><br><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s Degree. MBA or other applicable post graduate degrees desired.</span></li><li><span>+10 years of Finance experience </span></li><li><span>Project accounting/commercial knowledge</span></li><li><span>MEA regional knowledge and experience</span></li><li><span>Strong communication and leadership </span></li><li><span>Agility to drive business within complex/matrixial organization </span></li></ul><p><span><b>We Offer:</b></span></p><br><ul><li><span>The opportunity to work on the world’s most exciting projects, transforming the cities we live in, the buildings where we work, and the vehicles that move us. </span></li><li><span>Group medical insurance plan life.</span></li><li><span>Paid annual leave and time off work.</span></li><li><span>A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation.</span></li><li><span>Market specific training and on-going personal development.</span></li></ul><p><span>If this is your dream role, then we'd love to hear from you.</span></p><br><p><span>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</span></p><br><p><span>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</span></p><br> </div>
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<p><span>SUMMARY OF THE ROLE</span></p><br>As Accounts Executive, you will support the Finance function by providing backup coverage for Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and payments, while contributing to month-end reporting and compliance requirements. The role also supports finance process automation, reporting, and data analysis using digital and AI tools to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance decision-making. The ideal candidate is a proactive finance professional with strong analytical skills, a solid accounting foundation, and a keen interest in technology-driven process improvement.<br>This position is based in Dubai and reports to the Assistant Finance Manager.<p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><br><ul><li>Provide backup support for Accounts Payable (AP) activities during staff leave, absence, or peak workload periods. This includes Payments, RM and non- RM booking tasks. </li><li>Assist in processing supplier payments. </li><li>Assist in supplier reconciliations.</li><li>Maintain proper documentation and filing in line with audit and internal control requirements.</li><li>Support month-end closing, reporting, and account reconciliation activities.</li><li>Prepare finance reports, dashboards, and analyses using AI and digital tools.</li><li>Support automation of reports and finance processes using Excel, Power BI, Copilot, and similar tools.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce manual work.</li><li>Assist with ad-hoc finance, reporting, compliance, and administrative tasks as required.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><br><ul><li>Pursuing a professional finance qualification such as ACCA, CA, CMA, or equivalent.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a keen interest in AI, automation, and digital tools.</li><li>Basic understanding of accounting, accounts payable, and financial reporting processes.</li></ul><p><span>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER</span></p><br><p><b>What We Look For: </b></p><br><ul><li><span>Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities.</span></li><li><span>Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high-quality results.</span></li><li><span>Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.</span></li><li><span>Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.</span></li><li><span>Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.</span></li><li><span>Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.</span></li></ul><p><b>What We Offer:</b></p><br><ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits.</li><li>Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.</li><li>Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.</li><li>Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.</li><li>A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.</li><li>A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.</li></ul><p><br><span><b>POSITION INFORMATION</b></span></p><br><p><b>Company:</b></p><br>Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (L.L.C.)<p><br><b>Contract Type:</b></p><br>Regular<p><b>Time Type:</b></p><br>Full time<p><span><b>CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):</b></span></p><br>11.08.2026<p><span>WHO WE ARE</span></p><br>Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (LLC), established in 1974, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. Jotun’s business in the countries of Bahrain and Kuwait are also part of Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. and function as its branches. With a production facility, 3 warehouses and more than 400 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.<p>Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.</p><br><p>Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.</p><br><p>If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this. </p><br><p>If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!</p><br> </div>
<p>Support the Accounts Assistant in maintaining accurate financial records, facilitating compliance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial functions through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established procedures and standards. </p><p>3.1 </p><p><strong>Daily Accounting Operations</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Record and process day-to-day accounting transactions in the accounting system accurately and on a timely basis. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting transactions, invoices, receipts, and supporting documents. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Assist with bank, cash, customer, and supplier reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Assist in verifying purchase invoices against approved purchase orders, delivery documents, and supporting records. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ensure accounting entries are supported by appropriate documents and approvals. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Maintain accurate daily accounting records and assist with month-end closing activities. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Coordinate with HR, Procurement, Stores, Sales, and other departments to obtain required accounting documents and information. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Assist in maintaining vendor and customer master data in the accounting system. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Perform other routine accounting and administrative duties assigned by the Head of Finance </p></li></ul><p>3.2 </p><p><strong>Accounts Payable (AP)</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Receive, verify, record, and process supplier/vendor invoices accurately and on time. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Perform supplier statement reconciliation and identify and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Match invoices with purchase orders, goods received notes, delivery notes, and other supporting documents where applicable. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Maintain proper AP documentation and ensure invoices are booked under the correct supplier, account, cost centre, and tax treatment. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Follow up with Procurement, Stores, and relevant departments for missing documents, approvals, or invoice discrepancies. </p></li></ul><p>3.3 </p><p><strong>Accounts Receivable (AR) & Invoicing</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and within agreed timelines based on approved sales orders, delivery documents, or other supporting records. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Record customer receipts and allocate payments against the appropriate invoices and customer accounts. </p><p>3.4 </p></li></ul><p><strong>AP, AR & Customer/Supplier Reconciliation</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Maintain accurate AP and AR ledgers and perform regular customer and supplier account reconciliations. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Monitor outstanding customer balances, supplier balances, advances, and other open items and highlight discrepancies to the Finance Manager/CFO. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Assist with collection follow-up for overdue customer invoices and provide updated receivable status reports. </p></li></ul><p> 3.5 </p><p><strong>Cash, Bank & General Accounting Support</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Assist with bank reconciliation, cash transactions, journal entries, and routine ledger maintenance. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Assist in preparing payment documentation and supporting schedules for supplier payments. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Maintain accurate records of advances, employee/party balances, and other receivable or payable items. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Assist with month-end schedules, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation as required. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Coordinate professionally with customers and suppliers to resolve invoice, statement, payment, and account discrepancies. </p></li></ul><br><br><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Knowledge </strong> </p><ul><li><p>Accounting principles & financial reporting </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>UAE financial regulations & government policies </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Taxation </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Financial software </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Banking procedures </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Legal compliance </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>ERP/accounting software and Excel </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Invoicing, billing, and customer/supplier reconciliations </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Local business practices </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Industry-specific regulations </p></li></ul><p><strong>Skills </strong> </p><ul><li><p>Communication & interpersonal skills </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Bookkeeping </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Financial analysis </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Software proficiency </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Bank reconciliation </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Compliance management </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Contract and purchase order processing </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>MIS reporting </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Attention to detail and accuracy </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>To ensure accurate and timely processing of AP, AR, invoicing, and daily accounting transactions </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>To maintain complete and audit-ready accounting records and supporting documentation </p></li></ul>
<p>1. Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and executive financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial reporting standards.
2. Manufacturing Finance & Inventory Accounting
• Oversee the financial accounting aspects of manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of all production-related transactions.
• Review and approve inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), production, and cost accounting journal entries.
• Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, production overheads, inventory adjustments, and manufacturing variances.
• Supervise the month-end manufacturing close and inventory reconciliation process.
• Review inventory valuation, provisions, slow-moving and obsolete inventory assessments, and Net Realizable Value (NRV) analysis.
• Work closely with the Cost Controller to ensure alignment between operational costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.
• Support product profitability analysis through reconciliation of costing data with financial results.
• Partner with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and manufacturing financial controls.
3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Develop financial models and long-term business forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance and identify key business drivers.
• Prepare executive dashboards and KPI reports.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions.
4. Cash Flow & Treasury
• Prepare and monitor rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Optimize working capital performance.
• Monitor receivables, payables, inventory, and cash conversion cycle.
• Review payment plans and liquidity requirements.
• Support banking relationships and treasury operations.
• Assist in financing and capital planning activities.
5. Internal Controls & Governance
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Develop and improve finance policies, SOPs, and approval workflows.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and control effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
6. Audit, Tax & Compliance
• Coordinate annual external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and other applicable regulations.
• Support the preparation and submission of tax-related filings.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
7. ERP & Process Improvement
• Lead finance-related ERP enhancements and process optimization initiatives.
• Improve automation and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure integrity of financial data within the ERP system.
• Standardize finance processes and reduce manual activities.
• Collaborate with IT and business users on system improvements.
8. Business Partnering
• Act as the finance business partner to operational and commercial departments.
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing, profitability, investment, and operational decisions.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and business cases.
• Support commercial negotiations with financial analysis where required.
• Deliver actionable insights to improve business performance.
9. Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Establish clear objectives and performance expectations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Review and enhance team capabilities through coaching and training.</p><p>Education & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Master’s Degree or MBA is an advantage.
- Professional certification is mandatory — candidates must hold at least one of the following:
- CMA (Certified Management Accountant) – Preferred
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior leadership role.
- Mandatory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within an industrial, engineering, automotive, or similar manufacturing organization.
- Strong experience in financial reporting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, costing, and internal controls.
- Proven experience in manufacturing finance and inventory valuation.
- Experience managing external audits, tax advisors, and statutory compliance.
- Experience with ERP systems; Odoo experience is an advantage.
Technical Competencies
- IFRS Financial Reporting
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Modelling
- Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting
- Inventory Accounting & Valuation
- Standard Costing
- Working Capital Management
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Internal Controls & Corporate Governance
- UAE VAT & Corporate Tax
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Power BI – Preferred
- ERP Systems – Odoo Preferred
Leadership & Behavioural Competencies
- Strategic and commercial business mindset
- Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong leadership and people-management capabilities
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Strong finance business partnering skills
- Results-oriented with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Continuous improvement and process-optimization mindset</p>
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<br><br>We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function of a well-established manufacturing business based in Ras Al Khaimah. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting, reporting, planning, compliance, cash flow management, and manufacturing finance while partnering closely with operational teams to drive business performance and support strategic decision-making.<br><br>Client Details<br><br>Our client is a growing industrial and manufacturing organisation with operations focused on production, supply chain excellence, and continuous business improvement. The business operates within a fast-paced environment and is committed to strengthening financial governance, enhancing operational efficiency, and investing in long-term sustainable growth.<br><br>Description<br><br>Financial Accounting & Reporting<br><br>* Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.<br><br>* Prepare and review financial statements in line with IFRS requirements.<br><br>* Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial records.<br><br>* Produce monthly management accounts and executive reporting packs.<br><br>* Ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.<br><br> <br><br>Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting<br><br>* Oversee all manufacturing finance and accounting activities across production operations.<br><br>* Manage accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, production overheads, and manufacturing variances.<br><br>* Lead inventory accounting, valuation reviews, reconciliations, and month-end manufacturing close activities.<br><br>* Partner closely with the Cost Controller to ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.<br><br>* Support product profitability analysis and production cost reporting.<br><br>* Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to strengthen financial controls and improve inventory accuracy.<br><br> <br><br>Financial Planning & Analysis<br><br>* Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.<br><br>* Develop financial models and business forecasts.<br><br>* Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.<br><br>* Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.<br><br>* Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations to leadership.<br><br> <br><br>Treasury & Working Capital<br><br>* Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.<br><br>* Monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, and inventory.<br><br>* Support banking relationships, treasury activities, and funding requirements.<br><br> <br><br>Controls, Compliance & Audit<br><br>* Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and finance policies.<br><br>* Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation measures.<br><br>* Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements.<br><br>* Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and other regulatory obligations.<br><br>* Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.<br><br> <br><br> <br><br>ERP & Process Improvement<br><br>* Support ERP enhancements and finance transformation initiatives.<br><br>* Improve reporting capabilities, automation, and financial data integrity.<br><br>* Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.<br><br> <br><br>Business Partnering<br><br>* Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and commercial stakeholders.<br><br>* Support pricing, profitability, investment, and operational decision-making through financial analysis.<br><br>* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and business cases.<br><br>* Provide actionable insights to improve business performance.<br><br>Profile<br><br>Financial Accounting & Reporting<br><br>* Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.<br><br>* Prepare and review financial statements in line with IFRS requirements.<br><br>* Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial records.<br><br>* Produce monthly management accounts and executive reporting packs.<br><br>* Ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.<br><br> <br><br>Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting<br><br>* Oversee all manufacturing finance and accounting activities across production operations.<br><br>* Manage accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, production overheads, and manufacturing variances.<br><br>* Lead inventory accounting, valuation reviews, reconciliations, and month-end manufacturing close activities.<br><br>* Partner closely with the Cost Controller to ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.<br><br>* Support product profitability analysis and production cost reporting.<br><br>* Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to strengthen financial controls and improve inventory accuracy.<br><br> <br><br>Financial Planning & Analysis<br><br>* Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.<br><br>* Develop financial models and business forecasts.<br><br>* Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.<br><br>* Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.<br><br>* Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations to leadership.<br><br> <br><br>Treasury & Working Capital<br><br>* Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.<br><br>* Monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, and inventory.<br><br>* Support banking relationships, treasury activities, and funding requirements.<br><br> <br><br>Controls, Compliance & Audit<br><br>* Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and finance policies.<br><br>* Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation measures.<br><br>* Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements.<br><br>* Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and other regulatory obligations.<br><br>* Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.<br><br> <br><br> <br><br>ERP & Process Improvement<br><br>* Support ERP enhancements and finance transformation initiatives.<br><br>* Improve reporting capabilities, automation, and financial data integrity.<br><br>* Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.<br><br> <br><br>Business Partnering<br><br>* Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and commercial stakeholders.<br><br>* Support pricing, profitability, investment, and operational decision-making through financial analysis.<br><br>* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and business cases.<br><br>* Provide actionable insights to improve business performance.<br><br>Job Offer<br><br>* Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business with ambitious expansion plans.<br><br>* Strategic position with broad exposure to operational and commercial decision-making.<br><br>* Direct reporting line to senior finance leadership.<br><br>* Opportunity to lead and develop a finance team while driving process improvements.<br><br>* Exposure to manufacturing operations, business transformation, and finance optimisation initiatives.<br><br>* Collaborative and performance-driven work environment.<br>
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<p><b><u>About the Role</u></b></p><p>We are looking for an experienced and hands-on <b>Finance Manager</b> to manage the financial operations, accounting, cash flows, banking, payments and regulatory compliance of our UAE-based companies and real estate projects.</p><p>The role will be responsible for ensuring strong financial controls, timely statutory and regulatory compliance, efficient cash-flow management and accurate financial reporting across the UAE operations.</p><p>As the parent company is based in India, the role will also involve managing and coordinating <b>India–UAE cross-border financial transactions</b>, including understanding the applicable regulatory, tax, foreign exchange and remittance requirements.</p><p>The ideal candidate must have <b>prior Dubai experience and significant experience in the UAE real estate sector, including knowledge of RERA-related financial requirements and project accounting</b>.</p><p><br></p><p><b><u>Key Responsibilities</u></b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Financial Management & Cash Flow</b></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day financial operations of UAE companies and real estate projects.</li><li>Prepare and monitor <b>daily/weekly/monthly cash-flow forecasts</b>.</li><li>Manage project-wise and company-wise cash flows, working capital and liquidity.</li><li>Plan and monitor payments to contractors, consultants, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure adequate cash availability while maintaining appropriate controls over expenditure.</li><li>Prepare management reports covering cash position, receivables, payables, project expenditure and financial commitments.</li><li>Monitor project budgets and actual expenditure and highlight variances to management.</li><li>Support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for UAE operations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Accounting & Financial Reporting</b></p><ul><li>Oversee bookkeeping and accounting for UAE entities and projects.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual closing of accounts.</li><li>Review general ledgers, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.</li><li>Maintain accurate project-wise accounting and cost tracking.</li><li>Prepare MIS and financial reports for senior management and the India-based parent company.</li><li>Coordinate preparation of financial statements and schedules required for audits.</li><li>Establish and maintain strong financial controls and approval processes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>UAE Compliance & Regulatory Matters</b></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with applicable <b>UAE corporate, accounting, tax and financial regulations</b>.</li><li>Manage and coordinate <b>VAT compliance, Corporate Tax compliance and related filings</b>, working closely with external tax advisors/CAs.</li><li>Coordinate with external Chartered Accountants, auditors, tax consultants and other professional advisors.</li><li>Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory returns and regulatory documentation.</li><li>Maintain proper documentation and records for all UAE entities and projects.</li><li>Keep management updated on changes in UAE financial, tax and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Real Estate & RERA</b></p><ul><li>Manage financial operations relating to <b>UAE real estate development projects</b>.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of <b>RERA regulations and Dubai real estate compliance requirements</b> is essential.</li><li>Monitor project collections, construction payments, project costs and financial commitments.</li><li>Coordinate with project teams, consultants and external advisors on project financial matters.</li><li>Maintain appropriate project-wise financial records and reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant financial requirements associated with real estate projects, including <b>escrow/project-related accounts and reporting requirements</b>, where applicable.</li><li>Support management in financial planning and monitoring of new real estate developments.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>India–UAE Cross-Border Transactions</b></p><ul><li>Manage and coordinate financial transactions between the <b>India-based parent company and UAE subsidiaries/projects</b>.</li><li>Strong understanding of <b>India–UAE cross-border fund transfers, foreign exchange regulations, remittances and related documentation</b> is essential.</li><li>Coordinate with Indian and UAE finance/tax advisors and banks to ensure transactions are structured and executed compliantly.</li><li>Understand relevant <b>FEMA/RBI requirements in India</b> and UAE regulatory requirements applicable to cross-border transactions.</li><li>Coordinate inter-company transactions, funding, loans, investments, management fees and other permitted transfers between India and UAE entities.</li><li>Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for all cross-border transactions.</li><li>Identify potential tax, regulatory or compliance issues before transactions are executed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Banking & Treasury</b></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain strong working relationships with <b>UAE banks and relationship managers</b>.</li><li>Manage corporate bank accounts, payment processes, online banking and authorised signatories.</li><li>Coordinate bank facilities, guarantees, letters of credit and other banking requirements as applicable.</li><li>Negotiate banking charges and support management in evaluating banking products and facilities.</li><li>Ensure timely bank reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain appropriate controls over banking access and payment approvals.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Vendor & Stakeholder Management</b></p><ul><li>Liaise with external <b>CAs, auditors, tax consultants, lawyers, banks and government/regulatory advisors</b>.</li><li>Coordinate with internal project, commercial, HR and management teams on financial matters.</li><li>Review invoices, contracts and payment requests from a financial and compliance perspective.</li><li>Ensure vendors and consultants are paid accurately and on time, subject to appropriate approvals.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2>
<div data-jb-field="skills"><p><b><u>Candidate Requirements</u></b></p><ul><li><b>Approximately 10 years of relevant finance/accounting experience</b>, preferably within the UAE.</li><li><b>Prior work experience in Dubai is non-negotiable.</b></li><li>Significant experience working in a <b>UAE real estate/development company is essential</b>.</li><li>Strong practical knowledge of <b>RERA and Dubai real estate financial requirements</b>.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE <b>VAT and Corporate Tax</b> requirements.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing <b>cash flows, treasury, payments and banking relationships</b>.</li><li>Strong understanding of <b>India–UAE cross-border transactions and fund transfers</b>.</li><li>Working knowledge of <b>FEMA, RBI regulations and Indian foreign-exchange/remittance requirements</b> relevant to transactions between Indian and UAE entities.</li><li>Experience dealing with external Chartered Accountants, auditors, tax advisors and consultants.</li><li>Strong experience with accounting software/ERP systems.</li><li>Excellent understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, MIS and management reporting.</li><li>Strong Excel/financial modelling skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and coordination skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.</li><li>High level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in <b>Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline</b>.</li><li><b>CA / ACCA / CMA</b> qualification would be highly desirable.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Preferred Experience</b></p><p>Candidates with experience in any of the following will be particularly preferred:</p><ul><li>Real estate development</li><li>Property development/project finance</li><li>RERA-regulated projects</li><li>UAE escrow/project accounts</li><li>India–UAE corporate structures</li><li>Cross-border funding and inter-company transactions</li><li>Banking facilities and corporate treasury</li><li>Construction/project accounting</li><li>UAE Corporate Tax and VAT</li><li>ERP implementation or finance-system migration</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p></div>
<p>COMPANY
A 30-year-old UAE-based trading group operating across professional audio equipment, public address systems, and musical instruments. The group runs multiple entities across import, wholesale distribution, retail, and technical projects.
MISSION
The Finance Head owns and operates the financial backbone of the group — driving accurate financial reporting, disciplined cashflow, bottom-line margin protection, clean audits, tight controls, and steady evolution of MIS and analytics — while serving as a trusted finance thought partner to the CEO, MD, and leadership team.
The Finance Head inherits an established finance function with mature systems, disciplined processes, and a capable team already in place. The role is to maintain operating rhythm, protect and refine the reporting and margin analysis frameworks, drive cost saving delivery, evolve MIS toward live dashboards, own the FP&A cadence end-to-end, and act as the operational finance lead in strategic conversations as the business evolves.
YEAR-ONE OUTCOMES
1. Ownership Transition Complete — The finance function is inherited cleanly. Banking, auditor, and tax-advisor relationships transferred. Monthly closes, reporting and budgeting on track.
2. Clean Close, Clean Audit — The first year-end statutory audit is signed off with zero material adjustments across all entities.
3. Inherited Issues Resolved — Open handover items cleared and the first clean full-year VAT and Corporate Tax cycle completed.
4. Cost Saving Targets Delivered — Quarterly cost saving and efficiency targets met over the year.
5. MIS Evolution & Automation — MIS progressed from static month-end reports toward dashboards.
6. Trusted Finance Partner — Leadership confidence in the finance function is high enough that the CEO/MD reduce direct involvement in finance.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
1 Financial Reporting
Consolidated monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow across group entities with variance commentary, delivered monthly.
2 Month-End Close
Timely, disciplined close: inventory reconciliation, accruals, depreciation, intercompany reconciliation, trial balance, and financial statement preparation.
3 AR, AP & Inventory Control
Debtor aging and credit decisions, payment approvals, stock aging review, and stock valuation integrity.
4 Internal Controls & SOPs
SOP register maintenance, banking authority matrices, KYC and signatory updates, quarterly controls review.
5 Cashflow & Banking Operations
Daily cash position management, rolling cashflow forecast, payment approvals within delegated authority, and operational banking interface.
6 VAT & Corporate Tax
On-time UAE VAT and Corporate Tax filings across all entities; FTA correspondence and penalty resolution with tax advisors.
7 Statutory Audit Execution
Annual statutory audit execution across all entities; external auditor coordination, schedules, and reconciliations.
8 Annual Budget
Lead the annual budget (manpower, OPEX, CAPEX, revenue by branch and segment), reviewed and updated quarterly, with monthly budget-vs actual analysis.
9 FP&A, MIS & Analytics Stewardship
Own the monthly MIS pack and the margin analysis framework; own the FP&A cadence (rolling forecasts, scenario modeling); drive MIS evolution from static reports toward monthly-updated dashboards in partnership with IT.
10 Margin Reporting & Bottom-Line Ownership
Produce GP margin reporting for the business (GP outcomes owned by Sales); own EBITDA / bottom-line margin vs budget, OPEX variance, and overhead absorption.
11 Cost Saving & Efficiency
Weekly cost saving tracker; quarterly cost saving and incremental income targets delivered.
12 Leadership Partnership & Team Management
Daily leadership huddle, weekly KPI review, monthly financials presentation to CEO/MD; direct supervision and development of the finance team; occasional review of commercial contracts and agreements.
13 Business Model Support & Decision Analytics
Scenario modeling, unit economics, and feasibility analysis in support of CEO/MD strategic decisions.
14 ERP Enhancement & Process Automation
Own the ERP enhancement roadmap; design finance process automations, specify requirements, and hand off to IT or external partners for build.</p><p>KEY COMPETENCIES
1 Stability & Compatibility of Interests
Seeks a long-term home, not a stepping stone. Motivated by ownership, stability, and meaningful contribution over rapid title progression.
2 Trust, Integrity & Discretion
Iron-clad ethical conduct. Intellectually honest. Comfortable with payment authority and multi-bank access. Handles sensitive matters with absolute discretion.
3 Hands-On Finance Operations
Personally runs the close, reviews cashflow forecasts and bank documents. Not a pure delegator — the role IS the work.
4 Pragmatism & Business Judgment
Practical trade-offs in an owner-led SME. Strict where it matters (controls, compliance, sign-offs), practical where it helps (sales support, working-capital calls).
5 UAE Compliance & Banking Depth
Hands-on VAT and Corporate Tax filing. Statutory audit ownership. FTA correspondence. Understands cash conversion, facility utilization, and bank documentation.
6 Financial Reporting, FP&A & Bottom-Line Ownership
Prepares consolidated financial statements (multi-entity experience highly valued). Owns FP&A rhythm. Understands the distinction between GP reporting and operating margin ownership.
7 Process Design & Automation Thinking
Sees processes as workflows to be designed. Has led finance process redesigns. Works with IT or external partners to implement automation — designs and specifies, doesn't need to code.
8 Business Partnering & Independence
Thought partner in strategic conversations. Builds scenarios and defends assumptions with data. Pushes back with data when warranted — not a yes-person, not abrasive.
9 Cost Consciousness & Frugality
Natural instinct to protect the bottom line. Questions expenses. Views cost saving as an ongoing discipline.
10 Communication & Composure
Clear written and oral communication with non-finance leaders. Poise under close, audit, and cashflow pressure.
REQUIREMENTS
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAEW, CA, or CMA) OR minimum 20 years' demonstrated finance leadership in UAE/GCC corporate environments with clear evidence of ownership of statutory reporting, VAT, and audit cycles. • Minimum 12 years' total finance experience; minimum 5 years' UAE finance experience.
• Has personally led a finance function previously (Head, Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or equivalent).
• Hands-on UAE VAT filing AND UAE Corporate Tax filing experience.
• Trading, retail, distribution, or services sector experience in UAE.
Mandatory Skills
Financial Reporting, Statutory Audit, Budgeting, Forecasting, Trade Finance / Banking Operations, Cash Flow Management, UAE VAT, Inventory Accounting, UAE Corporate Tax
Good-to-have Skills
Automation, Treasury Management, Process Mapping, Internal Controls</p>
<p>The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the dealership's financial accounting, reporting, planning and analysis, treasury and cash management activities, ensuring the financial health of the dealership. This role involves producing accurate financial statements, providing detailed financial analysis, and supporting strategic financial planning and decision-making to optimize business performance and profitability.
Key Duties
Financial Accounting and Reporting
● Oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS).
● Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and external stakeholders, highlighting key financial performance indicators.
● Coordinate year-end audits and collaborate with external auditors to ensure smooth and timely completion.
Tax Accounting & Compliance
● Ensure the chart of accounts is designed in accordance with tax department requirements and relevant tax laws.
● Ensure that all transactions are recorded in compliance with tax laws, regulations, and procedures, or as advised by the tax department.
● Provide all required data to the tax team within the agreed timeline and ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, Corporate Tax, and Withholding Tax (if applicable).
● Post all necessary adjusting and closing entries in the system promptly after the submission of tax returns.
● Maintain proper documentation to support tax positions and ensure readiness for tax audits or inquiries.
● Monitor changes in tax legislation and coordinate with the tax department or external advisors to ensure continuous compliance.
● Ensure all intercompany/related party transactions are supported by applicable transfer pricing policies and fully documented in a timely manner.
● Assist in tax planning to optimize tax efficiency while maintaining full compliance.
● Ensure the accounting team is fully aware of tax updates and possesses the required knowledge.
● Ensure the team proactively participates in trainings conducted by the tax team and implements the guidance to avoid non-compliance.
● Ensure all tax advice is fully implemented in a timely manner.
● Optimize tax positions by preventing hidden tax losses, such as unclaimed input VAT.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
● Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to forecast revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures.
● Develop and maintain financial models to support long-term financial planning and strategic decision-making.
● Conduct variance analysis between actual and budgeted financial performance, identifying trends and providing recommendations to senior management.
Financial Analysis
● Perform in-depth financial analysis to support management in decision-making, including profitability analysis, cost analysis, and pricing strategies.
● Assess the dealership's financial performance, providing insights on key areas such as margins, liquidity, and working capital management.
● Assist in analyzing and evaluating financial performance for specific projects or investments, providing recommendations based on ROI and financial risks.
Treasury and Cash Management
● Oversee cash flow management to ensure the dealership has sufficient liquidity for day-to-day operations while maintaining optimal working capital levels.
● Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, including negotiating lines of credit, managing cash balances, and overseeing cash forecasting.
● Develop and implement cash management strategies, including the effective use of available funds to meet the dealership's operational and strategic needs.
Internal Controls and Compliance
● Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard the dealership's financial assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
● Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and industry best practices.
● Assist in the development and enforcement of financial policies and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and dealership standards.
Cost Management and Profitability
● Work with department heads to monitor and control operational costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
● Provide ongoing analysis of cost structures, identifying areas where profitability can be improved, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management.
Team Leadership and Collaboration
● Manage a team of finance and accounting professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
● Foster cross-functional collaboration with other departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, HR) to ensure alignment on financial objectives and contribute to the dealership's overall performance.
Decision Making Authority and Responsibility
● Responsible for approving financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
● Accountable for decisions related to financial planning, budgeting, cost management, and cash flow optimization.
● Has authority to implement financial controls and recommend financial strategies to senior management based on analysis and forecasting.
Knowledge
● Financial Accounting Principles: In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and dealership-specific financial practices.
● Financial Reporting Standards: Familiarity with preparing and interpreting financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
● Financial Analysis and Metrics: Understanding of key financial performance indicators (KPIs), cost structures, and profitability analysis techniques.
● Tax Regulations: Knowledge of corporate tax laws, including sales tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory requirements relevant to the dealership industry.
● Cash Flow and Treasury Management: Comprehensive knowledge of managing cash flow, liquidity, and working capital, along with the strategies to optimize cash management.
● Internal Controls and Compliance: Familiarity with financial controls, risk management strategies, and compliance with industry regulations.
</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>● Financial Analysis: Strong ability to analyze complex financial data and provide insights into the dealership's financial performance, including variance analysis and trend forecasting.
● Financial Modelling: Proficient in building and interpreting financial models to assist with budgeting, forecasting, and investment decisions.
● Accounting Software Proficiency: Skilled in using accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.).
● Excel Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel, including creating financial reports, conducting data analysis, and utilizing functions for financial modelling.
● Budgeting and Forecasting: Ability to develop, manage, and review annual budgets, as well as to forecast financial performance and variances effectively.
● Report Generation and Presentation: Skilled in preparing detailed financial reports and presenting financial information in a clear and concise manner for management and stakeholders.
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<p><strong>Financial Manager</strong></p><br><br><p><i>Shipping & Maritime Logistics Company</i></p><br><br><strong>Department</strong>Finance & Accounts<strong>Reports To</strong>Managing Director / General Manager<strong>Direct Reports</strong>Accountants, Accounts Payable/Receivable staff, Treasury & Payroll officers<strong>Location</strong>Head office, with periodic travel to ports, terminals, and vessel/branch offices<strong>Employment Type</strong>Full-time, permanent<strong>Job Summary</strong><p>The Financial Manager is responsible for the financial health, integrity, and strategic financial direction of the shipping company. This role leads financial planning, accounting, budgeting, treasury, and risk management across the company's shipping, chartering, freight, and logistics operations. The Financial Manager ensures accurate cost accounting for vessel voyages, freight and charter revenue, bunker (fuel) and port expenses, and compliance with maritime, tax, and international financial regulations, while providing the executive team and board with reliable financial insight to support commercial and operational decision-making.</p><br><br><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities</strong><p><strong>1. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Prepare annual budgets, voyage/route profitability forecasts, and rolling cash-flow projections for the fleet and shore operations.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results against budget, prior periods, and industry benchmarks; report findings to senior management.</li><li>Develop financial models to evaluate new trade routes, vessel acquisitions or charters (time charter vs. voyage charter vs. bareboat), and fleet expansion or disposal decisions.</li><li>Support pricing, tendering, and freight-rate decisions with cost and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Accounting, Financial Reporting & Compliance</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP, including consolidation of multi-entity and multi-currency accounts where applicable.</li><li>Ensure accurate accounting for voyage revenue, freight income, demurrage/despatch, charter-hire, agency fees, and vessel operating costs.</li><li>Manage fixed-asset and vessel depreciation accounting, dry-docking provisions, and lease accounting for chartered vessels and equipment (e.g., IFRS 16).</li><li>Coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local tax law, customs and port authority requirements, VAT/duties, and international shipping tax conventions (e.g., tonnage tax where applicable).</li></ul><p><strong>3. Treasury, Cash & Working Capital Management</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Manage daily cash flow, banking relationships, letters of credit, and trade finance facilities used to fund bunkers, port disbursements, and vessel operating expenses.</li><li>Monitor and manage foreign-exchange exposure arising from freight billed in multiple currencies, bunker purchases, and charter-hire payments; recommend hedging strategies.</li><li>Oversee accounts receivable (freight billing and collections from shippers, charterers, and agents) and accounts payable (port disbursements, bunker suppliers, ship agents, P&I clubs).</li><li>Manage loan covenants, vessel financing/mortgage facilities, and relationships with banks and financial institutions.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Cost Control & Voyage/Vessel Accounting</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Track and control voyage costs, including bunker fuel, port and canal dues, pilotage, towage, stevedoring, agency fees, and crewing costs.</li><li>Analyze fleet operating costs (OPEX) per vessel and per voyage; identify cost-saving opportunities across the fleet.</li><li>Monitor bunker fuel price trends and consumption to support procurement and hedging decisions.</li><li>Review and validate charter-party terms, laytime/demurrage calculations, and freight settlements for financial accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>5. Risk Management & Insurance</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks including credit risk (charterer/shipper default), FX risk, fuel-price risk, and interest-rate risk.</li><li>Coordinate marine insurance, hull & machinery, P&I (Protection & Indemnity) club cover, and cargo insurance renewals and claims from a financial standpoint.</li><li>Maintain internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with anti-money-laundering, sanctions (OFAC/EU), and IMO/regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>6. Leadership & Stakeholder Management</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team; set performance objectives and oversee recruitment and training.</li><li>Act as a key financial advisor to the CFO, Managing Director, and department heads (Operations, Chartering, Commercial) on financial implications of business decisions.</li><li>Present financial performance, forecasts, and risk exposure to the board of directors, shareholders, and external stakeholders such as lenders, insurers, and classification societies.</li><li>Liaise with shipping agents, port authorities, charterers, freight forwarders, and regulatory bodies on financial and commercial matters.</li></ul><p><strong>7. Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Drive the implementation and optimization of financial and ERP/maritime accounting systems (e.g., voyage/vessel management and accounting software).</li><li>Continuously improve financial processes, reporting automation, and internal controls to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><strong>Qualifications & Requirements</strong><p><strong>Education</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required).</li><li>Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance is an advantage.</li></ul><p><strong>Professional Certification</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFA (required or strongly preferred).</li><li>Familiarity with maritime-specific certifications or training (e.g., shipping finance, chartering, or maritime economics courses) is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, or controllership, including at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.</li><li>Prior experience within the shipping, maritime, logistics, freight forwarding, or port operations industry is strongly preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with voyage accounting, charter-party financials, multi-currency consolidation, and trade finance instruments (LCs, bank guarantees).</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Competencies</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>In-depth knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, corporate tax, and treasury management principles.</li><li>Strong analytical and financial-modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel and financial/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or maritime accounting platforms such as Veson, DNV Navigator, or similar).</li><li>Solid understanding of shipping industry commercial terms: charter parties, Incoterms, bills of lading, laytime, demurrage/despatch, and bunker markets.</li><li>Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional communication skills.</li><li>High attention to detail, integrity, and sound judgment in financial decision-making.</li><li>Excellent negotiation skills for banking, insurance, and supplier relationships.</li><li>Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages relevant to trade routes are an advantage.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage tight reporting deadlines in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.</li></ul>
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<p><b>About Global Hotel Alliance:</b></p><p>Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) brings together a unique collection of independent hospitality brands with GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme leveraging a shared technology platform. GHA represents a collection of 55 brands with 1,000 hotels across 100 countries serving 36 million members.</p><p><br></p><p>GHA is a 20-year-old+ business which still has a modern, informal, start-up style culture. We only recruit very nice people who will fit into our friendly teams. If you want to work in a boring, hierarchical bureaucracy then you should not apply. </p><p><br></p><p>We have “Global” in our name and we are truly multicultural, with associates from over 30 countries. We do not discriminate gender, religion, race or orientation – we just want to hire the best people for the job. We will pay you on time and give you great benefits including an annual US$1,000 wellness allowance, birthday leave, excellent healthcare and fun social events (often in our lovely hotels).</p><p><br></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p>We are currently looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Accounts Receivable Accountant to immediately join the GHA Finance team. In this specialized role, the ideal candidate will be a proactive and creative individual who will be responsible for the end-to-end financial management of one of our major hotel brand’s accounts with GHA. They will ensure accurate billing, timely collections, precise payment allocations, and rigorous reconciliation of all revenue streams and loyalty program transactions. Excellent English business communication skills are a must for this role, as you will act as the primary financial liaison between GHA and the hotel group. The position reports to the Finance Manager and is based in the GHA Dubai head office. </p><p><br></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p>· Execute accurate and timely billing of owned, managed, and franchised properties.</p><p>· Manage and execute brand level and hotel level billing for all auxiliary revenue streams.</p><p>· Reconcile and issue DISCOVERY Dollars reimbursement credit notes on a monthly basis.</p><p>· Prepare, verify, and process monthly rebate calculations after tracking and minimizing deductions.</p><p>· Reconcile and resolve billing and payment disputes swiftly, acting as the primary point of contact.</p><p>· Maintain active direct communication with the assigned hotel group to address any issues in billing and other related matters.</p><p>· Respond within 24 hours to emails regarding grievances, requests for invoice copies, or supporting backup documentation.</p><p>· Follow up and actively chase outstanding accounts receivable via phone calls and emails to ensure timely receipt of payments.</p><p>· Verify, match, and allocate incoming payments against open invoices accurately within the ledger and investigate any shortfalls.</p><p>· Prepare monthly AR, aging, collections, and cash flow reports.</p><p>· Participate in credit meetings and provide clear, up-to-date status reports and commentary on all outstanding matters.</p><p>· Reconcile DISCOVERY Dollar redemption records against the non-reconciled report to identify and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>· Update, maintain, and regularly check the hotel group’s customer accounts on all databases to ensure data accuracy and relevancy.</p><p>· Conduct regular audits of the billing logic and manage PowerBI backup files to ensure financial data matches source documentation.</p><p>· Manage VAT accounting and maintain all necessary supporting information for tax audits.</p><p>· Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and sharing useful insights and forecast trends.</p><p>· Create, document, and maintain processes to manage activities within the Finance department through platforms such as Confluence.</p><p>· Contribute to financial and tax audits by providing verified information and reporting promptly as needed. </p><p>· Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes with error-free work.</p><p>· Engage in team training and continuous professional development to enhance the finance department’s processes.</p><p>· Adhere to individual personal KPIs and actively participate in periodic performance reviews.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Personality:</b></p><p>· Enthusiastic, dynamic, and open-minded positive personality.</p><p>· Must be highly flexible and embrace constant change.</p><p>· Confidence in working independently without supervision, and with a collaborative team spirit as part of a team when necessary.</p><p>· Innovative problem-solver and creative thinker with the ability to take initiatives and be proactive is crucial to be successful in this role.</p><p>· Highly motivated with a strong business sense and a 'can-do' attitude.</p><p>· Effective planning, organization, prioritization skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines with error-free accurate work.</p><p>· Willingness to take on new challenges and make quick, smart decisions, even under pressure.</p><p>· Confidence in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and representing the company professionally.</p><p>· Initiative and ability to identify and implement process improvements and enhancements.</p><p>· Preference for someone who can join right away.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Budget for the role: AED 7,000-8,000 per month only</b>, depending on experience & skills match.</p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2>
<div data-jb-field="skills"><p>· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline from an accredited University.</p><p>· Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience. Preference will be for candidates with UAE or Big4 work experience.</p><p>· Proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), bookkeeping, reconciliations, and credit control.</p><p>· Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax laws and accounting.</p><p>· Advanced knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and equivalent G-Suite products.</p><p>· Experience working with accounting software is mandatory, Oracle NetSuite ERP experience preferred.</p><p>· Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy, organized and possess good analytical and logical skills.</p><p>· Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities with multiple deadlines.</p><p>· Fluency in English with excellent business communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills. Fluency in Spanish is also a big advantage, with additional languages being beneficial.</p><p>· Excellent information retention, attentiveness, tact and diplomacy in dealing with stakeholders.</p><p>· Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.</p><p>· Travel, leisure, hospitality industry, or loyalty platforms experience would be advantageous. </p></div>
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<br> <p><strong>JOB PURPOSE:</strong></p><br><p><span>Lead and control all activities related to areas of Management Accounts, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, General Leader, CCB systems and Payroll for all financial activities and day to day operations. Control all activities related to organizational performance and reporting to ensure timely deliverable of various reports, which will enable ADNOC City Gas senior management and stakeholders’ decision-making.</span></p><br><p><span>Directs the ongoing effectiveness and efficiency of the Accounts Receivables, including bank & collections, in order to support the business in the commercial environment. Ensure the capturing of all financial information timely in compliance of company policies and procedures. To support the management and internal stakeholders for day-to-day business and dealing with external stakeholders on business matters. Assisting the CFO for strategy development, funding, investment decisions and developing business plans.</span></p><br><p><span>Supporting the internal stakeholders and executing any special task assigned by Management. Ensure that AGDC financial activities are conducted in accordance with ADNOC best practice.</span></p><br><p><u><span>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</span></u></p><br><p><span><strong><em><u>Job Specific Accountabilities</u></em></strong></span></p><br><p><span><strong><u>Support to the Line Manager & Senior Management</u></strong></span></p><br><ul><li><span>Support Line Manager and Senior Management in developing short and long term business plans and strategies with the objective of establishing growth of company and its profitability.</span></li><li><span>Support Line Manager and Corporate finance head group for data analysis and reporting requirement.</span></li><li><span>Coordinate with concerned stakeholders and assist CFO/Finance Manager for implementing the accounting policies.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong><u>Management Accounts</u></strong></span></p><br><ul><li><span>Monitoring of Annual Plans/Strategy, Performance indicators. Monitor actual performance against Operating Plan & Budget by analysing data, obtain justification, assess financial impact of change, recommend corrective actions for necessary rectification and maximize performance. </span></li><li><span>Contribute in timely updating/reviewing ADNOC City Gas Contract and closely monitor financial KPI’s proposing recovery plans for any slippage. Contribute to the management of financial risks by keeping management abreast of any findings or variances related to financial performance. </span></li><li><span>Review monthly financial performance presentation to Executive Team along with proper major variances justification. </span></li><li><span>Compilation, review and submission to ADNOC City Gas senior management 5 years Business Plan for approval. Coordinating with ADNOC HQ for its submission. </span></li><li><span>Provide internal/external audit with required financial documents. Provide financial consultation to management and other stakeholders as and when required. Participate in budget preparation activities as and when required. </span></li></ul><p><span><strong><u>Accounts Receivable</u></strong></span></p><br><ul><li><span>Ensures the accuracy of the accounts receivables listings to make timely collections and payments. Develop and implements a payment, credit and collections policy which is designed to ensure timely collections and control over receivables. </span></li><li><span>Directs the development and oversee the implementation of operational policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of Accounts Receivables activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to financial function across the Group.</span></li><li><span>Ensures the maintenance of all accounting and financial records, including the proper safekeeping of invoices and payments in/out. Ensures proper review and verification of requests for reimbursement of imprest funds and maintenance and control of the accounts receivables systems.</span></li><li><span>Coordinates with Government, External and Internal Auditors regarding their observations on the internal controls and other related matters over the department activities.</span></li><li><span>Participates on the development and implementation of new projects that will have an impact on the accounts.</span></li><li><span>Directs all related activities to the monthly/yearly closing related to the department.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong><u>Accounts Payable</u></strong></span></p><br><ul><li><span>Recommend modification with a view to improving suppliers accounting, reporting, accounts payable system, policies and procedures.</span></li><li><span>Ensure the preparation of monthly reconciliation and interfaces with general ledger and the corresponding contractors, consultants and suppliers.</span></li><li><span>Ensure the maintenance of accounting and all financial records, including proper safekeeping of various bank guarantees, cash calls and operating agreements, leases, etc.</span></li><li><span>Ensure the preparation of necessary bank transfers/other payment documents, including verification of the validity and accuracy of the payments.</span></li><li><span>Control the review of bank guarantees liquidated damages, retention and advances recovery.</span></li><li><span>Approve the calculation of accruals at the close of each accounting period and ensure the execution of necessary accounting entries.</span></li><li><span>Ensure maintenance of control of the accounts payable, payroll and employee ledger systems.</span></li><li><span>Coordinate with Government, external and internal auditors with regards to their observations on the internal controls and other related matters over the department activities.</span></li><li><span>Devise work methods according to company's objectives, policies and specialised accounting procedures and standards.</span></li><li><span>Liaise with Corporate Services Manager regarding employees' actions, programs and payments to and on behalf of employees.</span></li><li><span>Liaise with suppliers, consultants and contractors regarding their invoices, credit notes and payment queries.</span></li><li><span>Liaise with external/ internal auditors relative to review of suppliers and employees cost and records.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong><u>General Ledger & Consolidation</u></strong></span></p><br><ul><li><span>Control all activities of General Ledger including the preparation and issuance of periodic trial balances and related financial statements in line with company financial policy and procedures and international Financial Reporting Standards.</span></li><li><span>Supervise the periodic reconciliations for all Control Accounts, covering Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Employee Ledger, Billing Systems and inventory including goods-in-transit.</span></li><li><span>Review and Endorse month/year-end closing programmes in line with ADNOC guidelines ensuring deadlines are met as per the schedule.</span></li><li><span>Ensure the preparation of all necessary schedules to the Financial Statements and external auditor requirements. Evaluate and challenge claims, contingent liabilities and provisions in order to be accurately disclosed in Financial Statements notes.</span></li><li><span>Review inventory provision calculation and approve related Journal Vouchers. Review the stock certificate letter and ensure the relevant authority approves it.</span></li><li><span>Review required Financial Statement data to ERP system quarterly. Review and endorse requests to create control account segment including related hierarchy.</span></li><li><span>Ensure providing required financial information to Internal, External and Government auditors, review draft report and develop action plans to implement recommendations. </span></li></ul><p><span><strong><u>Fixed Assets</u></strong></span></p><br><ul><li><span>Supervise and monitor all Fixed Assets related activities to ensure proper accounting of additions, disposals, transfers, write offs and depreciation in line with corporate accounting policies and procedures. Provide reports as appropriate to enable informed decision making.</span></li><li><span>Reviews & monitors accrual entries pertaining to capital expenditure on a yearly basis and ensure that they are reconciling with the general ledger accounting. </span></li><li><span>Endorses reconciliation process of fixed asset verification and abandonment cost. </span></li><li><span>Endorses Asset Retirement/Transfer requests and obtain management approval as per DOA. </span></li><li><span>Reviews and endorses write-offs & Financial Discrepancy Report requests to ensure conformity of the mentioned information with the data in Fixed Asset Register and obtain management approval as per DOA. </span></li><li><span>Ensures depreciation has been carried out as per ADNOC Policies & Procedures on a monthly/yearly basis prior to initiating execution of depreciation to General Ledger.</span></li><li><span>Ensures standard and ad-hoc reports are prepared based on requests from ADNOC and shareholders including consolidated Fixed Assets and Depreciation for Shareholders. </span></li></ul><p><span><strong><u>Forecasts, Budget, Funds, Treasury, Taxation, VAT & Reporting</u></strong></span></p><br><ul><li><span>Initiate the Forecast and Budget Revision to identify and advice management of any changes that are significant to warrant amendment to the approved Annual Operating Plan & Budget.</span></li><li><span>Lead the Annual Operating Plan & Budget as aligned with the Company Business Plan, including guidelines, instructions, format and presentations to Management and Shareholders.</span></li><li><span>Managing the requirements of AD HQ finance and required reporting for AGDC.</span></li><li><span>Ensure all required Financial reports including billing statements, supplement to the financial statement, other mandatory reports are submitted to Shareholders as per the deadlines. </span></li><li><span>Review and participate user acceptance test for financial system enhancement. Identify and review existing Processes and Procedures to identify required control, analyse user requests and recommend enhancement.</span></li><li><span>Manage the handling of Tax related activities along with coordination of AD HQ TAX team. Timely submission of VAT related reconciliations to ADNOC HQ Tax team. </span></li><li><span>Managing the update of collection and disbursements of funds for company business.</span></li></ul> </div>
We need a leader who can guide the financial systems that empower us. We’re searching for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our team of high-performing professionals and keep our finances positioned for continued success. The CFO will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping us to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position. This seasoned strategist not only will understand current accounting practices and trends, but also will have experience raising capital and adapting to change. As a member of senior management, the CFO will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills.<br>· Develop and implement financial strategy aligned with the company’s long-term goals· Lead budgeting, forecasting, depreciations, cash flow, and financial planning processes· Manage financial reporting, compliance, and risk management· Oversee project accounting, cost control, and financial performance tracking· Collaborate with project directors to optimize profitability and resource allocation· Liaise with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and legal advisors· Provide clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making<br>GENERAL ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES<br>Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company. Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met. Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor, and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting. Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts. Mediate between the company, employees, stakeholders, and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences. Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans. Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. Monitor customer accounts for details of non-payment, delayed payment, and other irregularities. Establish a schedule of deadlines for general accounting function, payroll, release of supplier payment as well as generating customer invoices at the end of the month on time to financial reporting date to the management. Verify disbursements before the final approval Senior Management. Issue invoices according to schedule, they are dispatched to the clients by driver to collect receipt acknowledgement signature from the client. Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation Report. Making it sure that there are no outstanding matters left unreconciled for a period longer than one month. FINANCIAL REPORTING & BUDGETING<br>Prepare, analyze, and finalize weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial statements such as income statements and balance sheet with corresponding analyses of actual against budgeted amount. Highlight material variances and explain in related schedules for justification for discussion with the management, accordingly budget may be adjusted, or suggested actions may be implemented to avoid further discrepancies or losses or increase profitability. Implement time sheet financial analysis and reporting system in company in coordination with time sheet software application. Provide monthly report of financial health of individual projects. Initiate budget for the year to be finalized with the management, accordingly, financial reports are compared against cost efficiency and profitability. Develop and implement the financial accounting policies, procedures, and system/software (ERP); continuously improving the control while complementing the general office policies and procedures and keeping updated on the accounting system software according to the company’s requirements.<br>1. Finance Operations & Control<br>· Letter of Credit ( back to back) - Bank Interest rates knowledge· Depreciation· Profit & Loss report· Oversee full accounting cycle: GL, AP/AR, payroll, treasury, reconciliations· Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple entities· Prepare consolidated financials and management reporting· Implement and enforce financial controls, approval matrices, and reporting standards<br> 2. Budgeting, Planning & Commercial Support· Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecast cycles· Develop financial models, feasibility studies, and scenario planning for new concepts· Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights· Support pricing, menu engineering, and cost optimization across F&B operations<br> 3. Tax, Compliance & Governance· Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, corporate tax, ESR, and IFRS· Manage audits, filings, and regulatory requirements· Establish internal controls, SOPs, and governance frameworks across all entities4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Banking· Oversee group-wide cash flow planning and working capital management· Lead setup and management of bank accounts across multiple entities· Establish payment processes, signatory structures, and banking mandates· Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and financial institutions· Implement robust cash control and liquidity frameworks5. ERP, POS & Financial Systems· Lead implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems· Ensure full integration across POS, inventory, procurement, and accounting systems· Develop scalable reporting tools and dashboards· Train teams on systems and financial processes6. Procurement, Purchasing & Cost Control Oversight· Oversee governance across procurement and purchasing functions· Implement supplier onboarding, approval hierarchies, and purchasing controls· Ensure integration between procurement, inventory, and finance systems· Monitor supplier terms, pricing, and cost efficiency across all units· Support margin optimization and operational cost control<br>7. Accounting Structure & Financial Framework Setup· Design and implement the full accountancy structure across all entities· Develop and standardize the Chart of Accounts· Establish reporting templates, consolidation frameworks, and intercompany structures· Ensure scalability for multi-brand and multi-entity expansion 8. Administration, PRO & Corporate Structuring Oversight· Provide financial oversight across administration and PRO functions· Support company formation, trade licenses, regulatory registrations, and renewals· Ensure alignment between corporate structuring, licensing, and financial setup· Track and manage costs related to government fees, licenses, and compliance<br> 9. PMO Liaison & Project Finance / Controls· Work closely with the PMO and Project Delivery teams on all active developments· Oversee financial management of projects, including budget tracking and cost control· Support tender processes, bid evaluations, and commercial reviews· Establish and manage project payment processes, including certifications and approvals· Control financial documentation related to projects, contracts, and variations· Monitor project cash flow, capex spend, and financial risk· Ensure alignment between project delivery timelines and financial reporting 10. Business Partnering· Partner with Operations, PMO, HR, Procurement, and Brand teams· Provide P&L oversight and performance analysis across outlets and concepts· Support new openings, commercial decisions, and strategic initiatives· Evaluate investments, JV structures, and expansion opportunities.<br> 11. Finance Function Setup & ScaleA. Foundation Phase· Build finance department structure, roles, and reporting lines· Establish SOPs, workflows, and approval frameworks· Set up financial systems, banking structures, and reporting templates· Recruit, onboard, and train finance and admin teams B. Pre-Opening & Launch Support· Lead financial setup for new outlets (costing, POS setup, reporting structures)· Implement outlet-level reporting from day one· Support stock takes, inventory controls, and operational stabilization C. Scale-Up & Expansion· Prepare finance function for multi-brand, multi-entity growth· Standardize reporting, controls, and cost structures across all units· Support long-term strategic planning and regional expansion Candidate Profile· We are intentionally open to both senior candidates, but the following is essential:· Strong experience in SME or high-growth environments· Hands-on experience with ERP implementation and process design· Experience working with PMO and project-driven environments· Strong understanding of UAE financial regulations and compliance frameworks· Commercially minded with strong attention to detail and ownership Experience Guidelines· Finance Manager: 7-10 years experience· Head of Finance: 10+ years with leadership and build experience Why This Role· Opportunity to build a finance function from the ground up· Direct involvement in projects, openings, and expansion strategy· Exposure to a diversified, multi-brand platform· High level of ownership, autonomy, and impact Candidate Qualification Requirements:· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA / ACCA / CIPFA /CIMA preferred.· 10–15 years of multi-entity finance experience, ideally within FMCG/Manufacturing/ Oil & Gas / Fabrication/Steel / Aluminium.· Strong experience in department setup, ERP implementation, and pre-opening finance.· Deep understanding of UAE VAT, corporate tax, IFRS, WPS, and governance frameworks.· Proven leadership experience managing finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders.· High proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.· Ability to work in fast-paced environments with strong ownership and accuracy.
We need a leader who can guide the financial systems that empower us. We’re searching for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our team of high-performing professionals and keep our finances positioned for continued success. The CFO will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping us to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position. This seasoned strategist not only will understand current accounting practices and trends, but also will have experience raising capital and adapting to change. As a member of senior management, the CFO will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills.<br>· Develop and implement financial strategy aligned with the company’s long-term goals· Lead budgeting, forecasting, depreciations, cash flow, and financial planning processes· Manage financial reporting, compliance, and risk management· Oversee project accounting, cost control, and financial performance tracking· Collaborate with project directors to optimize profitability and resource allocation· Liaise with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and legal advisors· Provide clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making<br>GENERAL ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES<br>Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company. Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met. Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor, and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting. Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts. Mediate between the company, employees, stakeholders, and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences. Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans. Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. Monitor customer accounts for details of non-payment, delayed payment, and other irregularities. Establish a schedule of deadlines for general accounting function, payroll, release of supplier payment as well as generating customer invoices at the end of the month on time to financial reporting date to the management. Verify disbursements before the final approval Senior Management. Issue invoices according to schedule, they are dispatched to the clients by driver to collect receipt acknowledgement signature from the client. Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation Report. Making it sure that there are no outstanding matters left unreconciled for a period longer than one month. FINANCIAL REPORTING & BUDGETING<br>Prepare, analyze, and finalize weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial statements such as income statements and balance sheet with corresponding analyses of actual against budgeted amount. Highlight material variances and explain in related schedules for justification for discussion with the management, accordingly budget may be adjusted, or suggested actions may be implemented to avoid further discrepancies or losses or increase profitability. Implement time sheet financial analysis and reporting system in company in coordination with time sheet software application. Provide monthly report of financial health of individual projects. Initiate budget for the year to be finalized with the management, accordingly, financial reports are compared against cost efficiency and profitability. Develop and implement the financial accounting policies, procedures, and system/software (ERP); continuously improving the control while complementing the general office policies and procedures and keeping updated on the accounting system software according to the company’s requirements.<br>1. Finance Operations & Control<br>· Letter of Credit ( back to back) - Bank Interest rates knowledge· Depreciation· Profit & Loss report· Oversee full accounting cycle: GL, AP/AR, payroll, treasury, reconciliations· Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple entities· Prepare consolidated financials and management reporting· Implement and enforce financial controls, approval matrices, and reporting standards<br> 2. Budgeting, Planning & Commercial Support· Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecast cycles· Develop financial models, feasibility studies, and scenario planning for new concepts· Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights· Support pricing, menu engineering, and cost optimization across F&B operations<br> 3. Tax, Compliance & Governance· Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, corporate tax, ESR, and IFRS· Manage audits, filings, and regulatory requirements· Establish internal controls, SOPs, and governance frameworks across all entities4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Banking· Oversee group-wide cash flow planning and working capital management· Lead setup and management of bank accounts across multiple entities· Establish payment processes, signatory structures, and banking mandates· Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and financial institutions· Implement robust cash control and liquidity frameworks5. ERP, POS & Financial Systems· Lead implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems· Ensure full integration across POS, inventory, procurement, and accounting systems· Develop scalable reporting tools and dashboards· Train teams on systems and financial processes6. Procurement, Purchasing & Cost Control Oversight· Oversee governance across procurement and purchasing functions· Implement supplier onboarding, approval hierarchies, and purchasing controls· Ensure integration between procurement, inventory, and finance systems· Monitor supplier terms, pricing, and cost efficiency across all units· Support margin optimization and operational cost control<br>7. Accounting Structure & Financial Framework Setup· Design and implement the full accountancy structure across all entities· Develop and standardize the Chart of Accounts· Establish reporting templates, consolidation frameworks, and intercompany structures· Ensure scalability for multi-brand and multi-entity expansion 8. Administration, PRO & Corporate Structuring Oversight· Provide financial oversight across administration and PRO functions· Support company formation, trade licenses, regulatory registrations, and renewals· Ensure alignment between corporate structuring, licensing, and financial setup· Track and manage costs related to government fees, licenses, and compliance<br> 9. PMO Liaison & Project Finance / Controls· Work closely with the PMO and Project Delivery teams on all active developments· Oversee financial management of projects, including budget tracking and cost control· Support tender processes, bid evaluations, and commercial reviews· Establish and manage project payment processes, including certifications and approvals· Control financial documentation related to projects, contracts, and variations· Monitor project cash flow, capex spend, and financial risk· Ensure alignment between project delivery timelines and financial reporting 10. Business Partnering· Partner with Operations, PMO, HR, Procurement, and Brand teams· Provide P&L oversight and performance analysis across outlets and concepts· Support new openings, commercial decisions, and strategic initiatives· Evaluate investments, JV structures, and expansion opportunities.<br> 11. Finance Function Setup & ScaleA. Foundation Phase· Build finance department structure, roles, and reporting lines· Establish SOPs, workflows, and approval frameworks· Set up financial systems, banking structures, and reporting templates· Recruit, onboard, and train finance and admin teams B. Pre-Opening & Launch Support· Lead financial setup for new outlets (costing, POS setup, reporting structures)· Implement outlet-level reporting from day one· Support stock takes, inventory controls, and operational stabilization C. Scale-Up & Expansion· Prepare finance function for multi-brand, multi-entity growth· Standardize reporting, controls, and cost structures across all units· Support long-term strategic planning and regional expansion Candidate Profile· We are intentionally open to both senior candidates, but the following is essential:· Strong experience in SME or high-growth environments· Hands-on experience with ERP implementation and process design· Experience working with PMO and project-driven environments· Strong understanding of UAE financial regulations and compliance frameworks· Commercially minded with strong attention to detail and ownership Experience Guidelines· Finance Manager: 7-10 years experience· Head of Finance: 10+ years with leadership and build experience Why This Role· Opportunity to build a finance function from the ground up· Direct involvement in projects, openings, and expansion strategy· Exposure to a diversified, multi-brand platform· High level of ownership, autonomy, and impact Candidate Qualification Requirements:· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA / ACCA / CIPFA /CIMA preferred.· 10–15 years of multi-entity finance experience, ideally within FMCG/Manufacturing/ Oil & Gas / Fabrication/Steel / Aluminium.· Strong experience in department setup, ERP implementation, and pre-opening finance.· Deep understanding of UAE VAT, corporate tax, IFRS, WPS, and governance frameworks.· Proven leadership experience managing finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders.· High proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.· Ability to work in fast-paced environments with strong ownership and accuracy.
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<b>Overview & Responsibilities</b><p><u><b>PURPOSE OF THE JOB</b></u></p><br><p>The principal activities are collecting, developing, analyzing, coordinating, directing, recommending, and presenting the results of the analyses to financial management, operations management and senior executives.</p><br><p><b><u>SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITES/COMPETENCIES</u></b></p><br><ul><li><p>Accurate, consistent and timely reporting of financial data in accordance with regional and corporate schedules</p><br></li><li><p>Process ownership of Business Unit monthly outlooks, quarterly forecast and annual plan, including preparation and consolidation of financial information</p><br></li><li><p>Develop and maintain financial models for monthly outlooks, quarterly forecasts and annual plans</p><br></li><li><p>Complete informed variance analysis of actual results and forecast projections vs defined comparators</p><br></li><li><p>Inform and advise Commercial Financial Manager of all significant financial matters as they arise</p><br></li><li><p>Analyze to understand actual expenses and forecasts, trends and have input into any spend management actions required</p><br></li><li><p>Report information so that action may be taken to enhance operating results</p><br></li><li><p>Calculation of annual absorption & burden rates</p><br></li><li><p>Assist in the preparation of Capital plans and forecasts</p><br></li><li><p>Administration of capital spend requests</p><br></li><li><p>Preparation of the financial models to support capital expenditure</p><br></li><li><p>Oversee capital spending reviews to review financial performance compared to assumptions included in the justification</p><br></li><li><p>Other analysis as required on an adhoc basis</p><br></li></ul><p><b><u>BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE</u></b></p><br><ul><li><p>Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)</p><br></li><li><p>Experience of management accounting practices</p><br></li><li><p>Must be able to demonstrate strong forecasting and planning skills covering the full P&L</p><br></li><li><p>Strong analytical skills and excel knowledge</p><br></li><li><p>The ability to work to strict deadlines with minimal supervision</p><br></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills</p><br></li><li><p>The ability to explain complex financial information in a clear way</p><br></li><li><p>Previous experience with percentage of completion revenue recognition and absorption costing are preferred</p><br></li><li><p>4 - 6 years of relevant working experience in a multinational work environment.</p><br></li></ul><p><b>Base Location & Work Schedule</b></p><br><p>This is a full time permanent position based in KEZAD Free Zone in Abu Dhabi. Hybrid work schedule - 3 days office, 2 days WFH (Monday - Friday).</p><br><p><b>The world turns to Ebara Elliott Energy.</b></p><br><p>Customers throughout the world choose Ebara Elliott Energy for the design, manufacture and service of their critical rotating equipment. EEE’s global service network routinely installs, overhauls, repairs, upgrades and rerates machines from any manufacturer. Customers everywhere turn to EEE for precision engineering, extraordinary reliability and unparalleled service.</p><br><p><span>To learn more about our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please </span>click here<span>.</span></p><br> </div>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our Financial Director and other senior management to diagnose business performance issues, benchmark industry standards, and provide actionable insights to drive client success. This role requires a strong background in financial analysis, business performance evaluation, and client engagement.</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant
professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, CIMA) preferred.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, or in a similar analytical role within a consulting environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience in benchmarking and performance analysis, with a solid understanding of industry standards and best
practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and excellence.</p>
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About the job Finance Manager
Director of Finance, Performance & Transformation
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Dubai, UAE<br><strong>Function:</strong> Finance & Accounting<br><strong>Reports To:</strong> Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Chief Operations Officer (COO)<br><strong>Industry:</strong> Manufacturing, Distribution & International Trading</p><br>
Role Overview
<p>Our client is seeking a commercially minded <strong>Director of Finance, Performance & Transformation</strong> to lead the Finance & Accounting function and build the governance, financial insight, systems and infrastructure required to support the organisation's next phase of international growth.</p><br>
<p>This is a broad leadership role covering <strong>financial strategy, FP&A, accounting, controls, compliance, treasury, working capital, manufacturing economics, procurement, commercial decision-making and finance transformation</strong>.</p><br>
<p>The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance expertise with commercial judgement, leadership capability, change management skills and practical technology/AI fluency.</p><br>
<p>The role will lead an existing Finance & Accounting team, with responsibility for assessing the current organisation, strengthening capabilities, redesigning processes and structures where required, and recruiting additional talent to support future growth.</p><br>
Key Responsibilities
1. Finance Leadership, Strategy & FP&A
<ul><li>Lead financial accounting, management accounting, FP&A, treasury, AP, AR, cost accounting, tax and compliance.</li><li>Translate business strategy into annual budgets, rolling forecasts, financial plans, scenarios, KPIs and performance reviews.</li><li>Provide forward-looking analysis on growth, investment, risk, capacity and resource allocation.</li><li>Deliver timely reporting on revenue, gross margin, operating costs, cash flow, working capital, inventory and profitability by product, customer, distributor and market.</li></ul>
2. Accounting, Tax & Financial Governance
<ul><li>Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing, reporting, reconciliations and audit readiness.</li><li>Establish robust accounting policies, chart of accounts and financial reporting standards.</li><li>Oversee UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Develop financial policies, Delegation of Authority and approval matrices covering expenditure, procurement, contracts, credit, discounts, inventory, CAPEX, payments and treasury.</li><li>Strengthen segregation of duties and internal controls to minimise financial leakage, fraud, errors and operational risk.</li></ul>
3. Treasury, Working Capital & Risk
<ul><li>Own cash-flow forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships, payment controls and financing requirements.</li><li>Optimise working capital across receivables, payables and inventory.</li><li>Strengthen customer credit assessment, collections and ageing escalation.</li><li>Improve supplier and customer/distributor payment and credit terms while balancing growth and risk.</li></ul>
4. Manufacturing, Inventory & Cost Accounting
<ul><li>Establish reliable product and landed-cost methodologies covering raw materials, packaging, manufacturing, freight, duties and other relevant costs.</li><li>Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation across warehouses, physical stock and financial systems.</li><li>Implement controls over inventory movements, samples, damages, adjustments and write-offs.</li><li>Partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Product teams to improve manufacturing economics, cost visibility, margins and new-product decisions.</li></ul>
5. Procurement & Commercial Oversight
<ul><li>Provide financial and commercial oversight of strategic procurement.</li><li>Establish sourcing policies, approval thresholds, competitive quotation processes and supplier benchmarking.</li><li>Evaluate supplier quotations, cost structures, MOQs, volume commitments, payment terms and total cost of ownership.</li><li>Support negotiations with manufacturers, packaging suppliers, logistics providers, technology vendors and professional-service providers.</li><li>Review major supplier, distributor, warehousing and technology contracts, including pricing, discounts, rebates, credit exposure, exclusivity and minimum commitments.</li><li>Use spend analytics, automation and AI-enabled tools to improve procurement insight, supplier comparison and purchasing controls.</li></ul>
6. Revenue Streams, Channels & Marketing Effectiveness
<ul><li>Establish a consistent view of revenue and commercial performance across online, offline, retail, export, distributor, marketplace and other revenue channels.</li><li>Evaluate channel growth, gross margin, contribution, cost-to-serve and working-capital requirements.</li><li>Partner with Sales, E-commerce, Retail, Export and Operations teams on targets, forecasts and performance reviews.</li><li>Assess marketing effectiveness by campaign, platform, product and market.</li><li>Measure <strong>ROAS, return on marketing investment, customer acquisition economics and incremental contribution</strong>.</li><li>Develop dashboards linking marketing expenditure to revenue quality, margin and cash generation.</li></ul>
7. Product Economics, Cost Optimisation & Pricing
<ul><li>Own product-level unit economics and P&Ls covering revenue, standard/actual cost, landed cost, gross margin, contribution margin and cost-to-serve.</li><li>Develop profitability analysis by product, customer, distributor, channel and market.</li><li>Establish margin thresholds, performance diagnostics and exception approval processes.</li><li>Lead cost optimisation across formulations, raw materials, packaging, manufacturing, freight, warehousing and other controllable costs.</li><li>Develop pricing strategies based on product positioning, target margins, competition, channel economics, taxes, duties and currency exposure.</li><li>Govern pricing and price changes through structured financial models and approval processes.</li><li>Evaluate discounts, promotions, commercial incentives, new-market entry and distributor appointments.</li><li>Build detailed business cases for product launches covering demand scenarios, pricing, marketing investment, unit economics, break-even, working capital, cannibalisation, sensitivities and expected returns.</li><li>Develop complex commercial and financial models to clearly communicate value drivers, risks, sensitivities and returns.</li></ul>
8. ERP, Automation, Analytics & AI
<ul><li>Own the finance technology strategy and ERP roadmap.</li><li>Ensure integration between Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Sales, Manufacturing and other core functions.</li><li>Replace fragmented spreadsheets and manual processes with controlled workflows and scalable system-based reporting.</li><li>Automate processes including invoice capture, AP, bank reconciliation, collections, expenses, month-end close, reporting, budgeting and procurement analytics.</li><li>Implement practical and responsible AI applications across document processing, transaction classification, anomaly detection, reconciliations, forecasting and management reporting.</li><li>Use AI to accelerate financial modelling, scenario planning and business-case development while maintaining appropriate governance and human oversight.</li><li>Develop dashboards providing leadership with timely visibility into financial and operational performance.</li></ul>
9. People Leadership & Organisational Development
<ul><li>Lead and develop the existing Finance & Accounting team.</li><li>Set clear priorities, performance expectations, KPIs and professional standards.</li><li>Assess the current organisation, capabilities and capacity and redesign structures, responsibilities and reporting lines where required.</li><li>Retain and develop high-performing talent while recruiting additional capabilities where gaps exist.</li><li>Build a high-performing finance organisation with clear accountability, development plans and succession depth.</li><li>Coach finance leaders and team members while promoting ownership, professional standards and constructive challenge.</li><li>Lead organisational change pragmatically while maintaining appropriate financial discipline and supporting an entrepreneurial growth environment.</li></ul>
Candidate Profile
<p>The ideal candidate will be an accomplished finance leader capable of operating across <strong>strategic leadership, commercial decision-making and detailed financial operations</strong>.</p><br>
Qualifications & Experience
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.</li><li><strong>CA, CPA, ACCA or CMA strongly preferred.</strong></li><li>MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.</li><li>Typically <strong>12+ years of progressive Finance & Accounting experience</strong>, including significant leadership responsibility across a broad finance function.</li><li>Proven experience assessing, restructuring and scaling Finance & Accounting teams.</li><li>Strong track record in developing internal controls, financial policies, approval frameworks and management reporting.</li><li>Experience in <strong>manufacturing, FMCG, consumer products, perfumes/cosmetics, distribution or international trading</strong> is strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong knowledge of inventory, manufacturing and product cost accounting, unit economics, product P&Ls, treasury, working capital and multi-market profitability.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in cost optimisation, cost control and product pricing within a multi-product environment.</li><li>Experience supporting procurement and negotiating supplier, distributor and other commercial contracts.</li><li>Working knowledge of <strong>UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and local compliance requirements</strong>; UAE operating experience preferred.</li><li>Hands-on experience with ERP optimisation, finance transformation, automation, analytics and/or AI-enabled finance solutions.</li><li>Expert-level Excel skills, including complex integrated financial models, scenario and sensitivity analysis, advanced formulas and data modelling.</li><li>Practical experience using AI to improve commercial modelling and accounting, finance and procurement processes.</li><li>Experience analysing omnichannel revenue performance, marketplace economics, export economics and marketing returns including ROAS.</li><li>Proven ability to build investment-grade business cases for product launches and growth initiatives.</li><li>International experience involving suppliers, distributors, currencies and multiple markets is advantageous.</li></ul>
Core Competencies
<ul><li>Strategic Finance & FP&A</li><li>Financial Control & Governance</li><li>Commercial Finance & Business Partnering</li><li>Channel & Revenue Analytics</li><li>Marketing ROI & ROAS</li><li>Commercial Judgement & Negotiation</li><li>Treasury & Working Capital</li><li>Manufacturing, Inventory & Cost Accounting</li><li>Product P&L & Unit Economics</li><li>Cost Optimisation & Cost Control</li><li>Product Pricing Strategy</li><li>Advanced Excel Modelling & Business Cases</li><li>UAE Tax & Compliance</li><li>ERP & Finance Systems</li><li>Automation, Analytics & AI</li><li>Procurement & Commercial Oversight</li><li>Team Leadership & Capability Building</li><li>Executive Stakeholder Management</li><li>Change Leadership & Transformation</li></ul>
Success Measures
<p><strong>CONTROL:</strong> Robust policies, ownership structures, approval routes and segregation of duties are embedded across financial and commercial processes.</p><br>
<p><strong>VISIBILITY:</strong> Leadership has accurate and timely insight into cash, margins, inventory, performance and emerging risks.</p><br>
<p><strong>CHANNEL PERFORMANCE:</strong> Online, offline, retail, export and marketplace economics are clearly measured and actively improved.</p><br>
<p><strong>FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE:</strong> Budgeting, working capital, procurement, pricing and contract decisions are supported by consistent financial rigour.</p><br>
<p><strong>PRODUCT ECONOMICS:</strong> Product P&Ls and unit economics are reliable, pricing is disciplined and cost optimisation delivers sustainable margin improvement.</p><br>
<p><strong>MARKETING ACCOUNTABILITY:</strong> Marketing investment is linked to measurable commercial outcomes through credible ROAS, return and contribution analysis.</p><br>
<p><strong>EFFICIENCY:</strong> Core finance processes become increasingly standardised and automated, reducing manual work and improving data integrity.</p><br>
<p><strong>COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIP:</strong> Finance actively influences procurement, pricing, distributor economics, negotiations and investment decisions.</p><br>
<p><strong>TECHNOLOGY & AI ENABLEMENT:</strong> ERP, automation, analytics and responsible AI measurably improve financial controls, productivity and decision-making.</p><br>
<p><strong>TEAM CAPABILITY:</strong> The Finance & Accounting function has the appropriate structure, talent, leadership depth and performance culture to support the organisation's ambitions.</p><br>
<p><strong>SCALABILITY:</strong> Finance people, systems and processes are capable of supporting continued international growth without compromising speed, control or visibility.</p><br>
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<span>Who We Are Catalyst Capital is a profitable, bootstrapped holding company building a diversified financial services group - education, publishing, software, wealth and tax planning tools, investment products and proprietary trading technology - funded entirely from its own operating cash.<br> We have never taken outside capital.<br> The cash engine is Decentralized Masters, a DeFi education business that went from zero to 150+ people, 4,500+ paying members and roughly $48.<br>6M of FY26 revenue at ~25% earnings before tax in four years.<br> That engine funds everything else on this page.<br> In build over the next 18 months A lifestyle community membership - consumer membership economics, distinct from education.<br> A business mastermind on the Hampton model - high-net-worth peer community, recurring and relationship-led.<br> A regulated investment fund.<br> The capstone.<br> AUM reporting, investor relations, NAV calculation, fund administration, audit and regulatory infrastructure.<br> At most companies this alone is a full-time CFO mandate.<br> Why This Role Exists A single education business at this revenue and margin commands a private-market multiple in the mid single digits of earnings.<br> A diversified group - education, publishing, software, wealth and tax planning tools, investment products and a regulated fund, each valued on its own sector methodology and connected by real shared-services and synergy architecture - is a fundamentally different asset.<br> Closing that gap is the job.<br> Concretely, you will: Build the sum-of-the-parts valuation framework across every business unit, with a defensible methodology and comparables set for each.<br> Structure each entity so that it maximises its own multiple, and structure the group so the whole is worth more than the parts.<br> Take the group from founder-run reporting to institutional-grade financials that survive a quality-of-earnings review and a full due diligence process.<br> Take the group to market early - deliberately ahead of a formal process - and convert what buyers and advisers tell us into operational change while there is still time to act on it.<br> Build the group equity story and the materials that put it in front of institutional buyers, and run the process alongside the CEO and advisers.<br> Design the employee incentive architecture at group level, so the people who carry each unit are aligned before a transaction rather than after it.<br> Stand up the regulated fund and the investor infrastructure behind it.<br> Protect and improve the economics of the cash engine while all of the above happens.<br> If DM slows, none of the rest matters.<br> How This Role Is Resourced You are not being hired to close the books.<br> A Finance Manager reports to you and owns day-to-day financial operations - the monthly close, the accounting system, payroll, reconciliations, deferred revenue schedules and the chart of accounts.<br> Beneath them sit a Financial Controller and an Accounting & Payroll Specialist.<br> What You Will Own1.<br> Enterprise Value & Capital Events (Primary) Own the sum-of-the-parts valuation model: the methodology, comparables and defensible assumptions for each business unit, and the roll-up into a coherent group valuation.<br> Identify and drive the highest-value levers to increase group enterprise value - margin, retention, revenue quality, recurring mix, entity structure, and the synergy story between units.<br> Take the group to institutional readiness: three years of clean, comparable financials per entity, a quality-of-earnings-survivable position, a populated data room and a diligence-ready control environment.<br> Build the group equity story, the information memorandum and the management presentation, and be credible in the room with institutional buyers and their advisers.<br> Run the capital event process alongside the CEO and external advisers - buyer engagement, diligence management, negotiation support, and the post-transaction reporting obligations that follow.<br> 2. Holdco Architecture, Systems & Synergy Design the holding-company structure: which entities sit where, in which jurisdictions, and why - with counsel and tax advisers.<br> Select and implement the group ERP and consolidation platform.<br> Own the selection criteria, the sequence and the delivery.<br> Build shared services where they create real margin and demonstrable synergy value, and resist them where they destroy unit-level clarity.<br> Set intercompany and transfer pricing policy across a group where one entity generates leads, another converts them, a third delivers the product and a fourth manages money - across the UAE, the US and potentially Europe.<br> Produce unit-level P&Ls that roll up cleanly and let leadership see which businesses earn their capital.<br> 3. Capital Allocation Across Unlike Businesses Own the framework that decides where the next dollar of operating cash goes - paid media, headcount, software build, fund seed capital, acquisitions or reserve - with an explicit hurdle rate and time horizon for each.<br> Allocate across assets with genuinely different return profiles, risk characteristics and payback periods, and defend the trade-offs to the CEO with a model behind them.<br> Own group headcount and cost strategy.<br> Be the person who can say no, with numbers.<br> 4. The Cash Engine - Direct-Response Economics Required, not optional.<br> The group is funded by performance marketing and will be for the foreseeable future.<br> Own CAC, LTV, LTV:CAC, ROAS, CPQC, contribution margin and cash payback by funnel, offer, channel and cohort.<br> Own the front-end versus back-end monetisation model, and the timing mismatch between media spend today and payment-plan collections over twelve months.<br> Improve pricing and offer-ladder economics across low, mid and high ticket.<br> Model cohort behaviour, renewals, churn, refunds, chargebacks and payment-plan default — and build them into the forecast rather than discovering them later.<br> Set the media spend guardrails that keep the group liquid in a bad month without capping a good one.<br> 5. Fund Structuring, Regulation & Investor Infrastructure Lead jurisdiction and structure selection for the investment fund with counsel - DIFC, ADGM or otherwise - and own the trade-offs.<br> Stand up the operating infrastructure: fund administration, NAV calculation, audit, fee and carry mechanics, subscription and redemption processes.<br> Build investor reporting infrastructure capable of serving hundreds of investors on a reliable cadence.<br> Own regulatory compliance across the group: UAE regimes including VARA and ADGM where applicable, FTC and advertising-claims compliance in marketing, securities considerations across the investment products, and the regulatory perimeter around the wealth and tax planning tools.<br> 6. Treasury, Cash & Group Risk Own rolling 13-week and 12-month cash forecasts at entity and group level, and the liquidity view across the whole structure.<br> Optimise working capital - processor reserves and holdbacks, refund provisions, receivable ageing on payment plans.<br> Own banking, merchant accounts and payment processors: redundancy, concentration risk, chargeback ratios and cost of processing.<br> Set treasury policy for digital asset exposure: custody, counterparty limits, stablecoin policy, valuation and controls.<br> 7. Legal & Corporate Affairs You are not expected to be a lawyer.<br> You are expected to own the function so the CEO does not have to.<br> Own the relationship with, and the budget for, external counsel, auditors, tax advisers and transaction advisers across jurisdictions.<br> Own the corporate calendar across every entity - filings, licences, renewals, tax deadlines.<br> Nothing lapses, particularly not during diligence.<br> Own commercial terms on major partnerships, vendor, affiliate and talent agreements; legal drafting stays with counsel.<br> What We Offer Competitive base, depending on transaction and holdco experience.<br> Performance bonus tied to enterprise value creation, not just operating margin.<br> A transaction bonus on a successful capital event - the upside here is material and it is the point of the role.<br> Equity participation under the C-suite framework, structured so you have skin in the game before the event rather than after it.<br> UAE-based roles are tax-free, which materially changes take-home pay.<br> Direct access to the founders, a peer relationship with the Group COO, and genuine authority over how capital is deployed.<br> An inherited finance team, so you are building the architecture rather than clearing a backlog alone.<br> If you are a divisional CFO looking for a bigger version of the job you already have, this is not it.<br> If you have built the financial architecture that made a diversified group worth substantially more than the sum of its operating profits - and you want to do it again, from profitability, with your own mandate - we should talk.<br> What You Must BringRequired 10-20 years in finance, including 3+ years as CFO, Group CFO or VP Finance with full P&L and balance sheet accountability.<br> Direct, hands-on experience of a transaction.<br> You have been on a sell-side or minority sale process and can describe what you personally built - the model, the CIM, the data room, the diligence responses - and what went wrong.<br> Multi-entity holdco or portfolio experience.<br> You have run finance across several unlike businesses, not one company with divisions, and you can explain how you consolidated and how you allocated between them.<br> Sum-of-the-parts fluency.<br> You can value a software business, a subscription publishing business, a services business and a fee-earning investment business, and explain why each methodology is the right one.<br> Performance-marketing economics.<br> You have owned unit economics in a business spending meaningful money on paid acquisition - CAC, LTV, payback, front end versus back end.<br> Required. Not the defining filter, but a candidate who cannot do this cannot protect our cash engine.<br> Multi-jurisdiction experience with real consolidation, ideally including the UAE, the US and Europe.<br> Experience owning the relationship with external counsel, auditors and transaction advisers.<br> Fully conversant in both IFRS and US GAAP, and able to defend technical positions under scrutiny.<br> A prolific, demonstrable user of AI tools in finance work - you can show us what you have built or automated.<br> Strongly Preferred Financial services depth - you have worked across at least two of publishing, education, software, wealth management or fund management.<br> You have structured or operated an investment fund: jurisdiction, administration, NAV, fee and carry mechanics, investor reporting.<br> PE-backed or PE operating experience - you understand how institutional buyers think and what they discount.<br> Crypto and digital asset exposure.<br> You do not need to be a trader, but you cannot be squeamish about the asset class.<br> Subscription accounting and deferred revenue depth across high-ticket, payment plan and recurring products.<br> Do Not Apply If… Your entire career has been in large corporate environments with no exposure to founder-led, high-growth or PE-backed businesses.<br> You have never been close to a transaction and would be learning the process on our timeline.<br> You have never treated paid acquisition as a strategic cost lever.<br> You need six months to ramp before you add value.<br> You prefer slow-moving, consensus-heavy environments, or you fold when a founder pushes back.<br> You do not want legal, regulatory and corporate affairs coordination in your remit.<br> You want to build a large team before you have personally fixed the numbers.<br> You are not actively using AI tools in your work today.<br> Personality & Cultural Fit Direct communicator who challenges the founders with data, in the room, in real time.<br> Equally credible with a PE partner and with a media buyer.<br> Both conversations happen in the same week here.<br> Entrepreneurial and comfortable in ambiguity - you build the answer rather than wait for the brief.<br> Zero tolerance for sloppy reporting, in your team or in yourself.<br> Builder mentality.<br> Comfortable in the model and in the detail when it matters.<br></span> </div>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Responsible for GL accounting, month-end closing, cost allocations, inventory accounting, and compliance with UAE regulations, company policies and maintaining the company’s financial records, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of financial transactions in the general ledger — the central accounting record that reflects all business activity.</p><br><ul><li><p>Record and post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, adjustments, depreciation).</p></li><li><p>Ensure all financial transactions — from sales, purchases to expenses — are accurately recorded. </p></li><li><p>Reconcile banks, inventory, payables (AP), receivables (AR) and other ledger accounts.</p></li><li><p>Ensure that sub-ledger balances match the main ledger.<br>This is especially important in manufacturing where inventory and cost of goods sold are material.</p></li><li><p>Support and perform tasks needed to close the books at the end of each month/quarter/year.</p></li><li><p>Prepare trial balances and variance analysis for management reporting. </p></li><li><p>Assist in preparing financial reports and statements (Balance Sheet, P&L).</p></li><li><p>Assist AP & AR team in daily Posting.</p></li><li><p>Contributing to the Energy Management System (EnMS) by following energy efficiency guidelines, participating in awareness and training sessions, reporting energy-saving opportunities, and supporting the organization’s energy objectives and targets.</p></li><li><p>Any other ad hoc tasks assigned by the Finance Manager</p></li><li><p>Assist with the audits and ensure timelines are met.</p></li><li><p>Assist the Chief Accountant in ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Provide data and explanations for internal and external audit processes. </p></li><li><p>Ensure records comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), UAE VAT regulations, and company policies.</p></li><li><p>Prepare schedules / supporting documents needed for tax filings (e.g., VAT). </p></li><li><p>Work with departments like procurement, stores (inventory), production, sales, and payroll to resolve discrepancies and validate posting of costs and transactions. </p></li><li><p>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning by providing ledger insights and reports. </p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s Degree/ Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance </p></li><li><p>4-6 years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG sectors.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency with ERP accounting software and advanced Excel.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of IFRS and UAE VAT law. </p></li><li><p>Professional certification (CA / ACCA / CMA) or part-qualified is a plus</p></li></ul><br><p></p></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Chief Financial Officer (CFO)<br><strong>Location:</strong> UAE<br><strong>Company:</strong> Berkeley Middle East<br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>Berkeley Middle East is a dynamic and fast-growing organization committed to delivering high-quality educational and professional solutions across global markets. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial operations, drive growth, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Lead and manage the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes</p></li><li><p>Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives</p></li><li><p>Oversee cash flow management, investments, and financial risk assessment</p></li><li><p>Prepare accurate financial reports, statements, and performance analysis</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with international financial regulations and standards</p></li><li><p>Manage audits, taxation, and legal financial requirements</p></li><li><p>Advise senior management on strategic financial decisions</p></li><li><p>Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial systems</p></li><li><p>Monitor KPIs and improve financial efficiency across departments</p></li></ul><p><br></p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li><p>Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and reporting</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems</p></li><li><p>Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills</p></li><li><p>Strong communication and decision-making capabilities</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently in a remote environment</p></li><li><p>High level of integrity and professionalism</p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong></p><ul><li><p>Minimum 8–12 years of experience in finance or accounting roles</p></li><li><p>At least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO, Finance Director, or similar)</p></li><li><p>Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, CPA, or CMA</p></li><li><p>Experience working in international or remote organizations</p></li><li><p>Background in education, consulting, or service-based industries is a plus</p></li></ul><p><strong>Join Berkeley Middle East and play a key role in shaping the financial future of a growing international organization. Apply now through the link above.</strong></p><p></p></section>